New Port Richey, FL. – October 2, 2018 – Welbilt, Inc. (NYSE:WBT), a leading global provider of commercial foodservice equipment, today announces that Convotherm, one of its core brands offering a full range of combi ovens, has launched a series of free training sessions and tasting events for the Convotherm combi oven, the best performing oven in the industry.

Welbilt has been working closely with the American Culinary Federation (AFC) the largest professional organization of chefs and cooks in the United States, to develop training sessions that meet industry standards for education and training. The ACF accredits the Continuing Education Hours (CEH) for culinary professionals and thus validates the quality of programs offered. Chefs participating in Welbilt’s Convotherm combi oven training sessions will be able to earn CEH credits.

“We are very proud of our partnership with the American Culinary Federation and are pleased to be awarded Continuing Education Hours for our Convotherm combi oven demos. We are confident that the world’s top chefs and premier chain operators will appreciate the unique properties of our Convotherm combi oven,” said Garamy Whitmore, CFSP, Vice President Sales, ACT & Strategic Accounts, at Welbilt.

Welbilt’s corporate chefs will demonstrate the unique features of the Convotherm combi oven, bringing to life the many advantages of the model. Chefs will have an opportunity to see the oven in action and sample all the food prepared. Each training session and tasting event will cover how to grill, roast, bake, steam and poach in one Convotherm combi oven and master more sophisticated dishes, how to increase cooking consistency each time with the Press & Go function, as well as how to clean the oven completely handsfree with ConvoClean+.

Chefs will also learn how to eliminate extra pieces of equipment that are no longer needed and how to segment specific cooking opportunities. In addition, Welbilt’s team will provide tips and ideas on how to lower operating costs by reducing water, energy and labor.

“As the culinary industry is constantly evolving, we at Welbilt always strive to keep up with new and emerging food trends and also actively shape the industry with our innovations. We work side-by-side with our customers and their chefs to train them on our latest innovative products, while going that extra mile to support their growth and tailor system solutions to meet specific needs,” added Garamy Whitmore.

The initial sessions are being held in Minneapolis, MN (October 3 and November 7) and in St. Louis, MO (October 16 and November 27). For further information, and to register for a workshop near you, please visit: www.welbilt.us/Advance-your-Kitchen-with-Convotherm.

About Welbilt, Inc.
Welbilt, Inc. provides the world’s top chefs, premier chain operators and growing independents with industry-leading equipment and solutions. Our innovative products and solutions are powered by our deep knowledge, operator insights, and culinary expertise. Our portfolio of award-winning product brands includes Cleveland™, Convotherm®, Crem®, Delfield®, Frymaster®, Garland®, Kolpak®, Lincoln™, Manitowoc® Ice, Merco®, Merrychef® and Multiplex®. These product brands are supported by two service brands: FitKitchen®, our fully-integrated kitchen systems brand, and KitchenCare®, our aftermarket parts and service brand. Headquartered in the Tampa Bay region of Florida and operating 20 manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, we sell through a global network of over 3,500 distributors and dealers in over 100 countries. We have approximately 5,800 employees and generated sales of $1.45 billion in 2017. For more information, visit www.welbilt.com.

The particular software update for Convotherm 4 gas units has to be done by an authorised service partner (there are adjustment steps necessary).

Please ensure that only software which is suitable for the unit series is installed on your Convotherm unit. This software cannot be used for other unit types from the range. If this is disregarded, no liability will be assumed for malfunctions.